Bilal
بلالMoisture; that which moistens
Boy namesMeaning of Bilal
Moisture; that which moistens
About the name Bilal
Bilal is an Arabic given name. Arabic references connect the word with moisture or something that quenches, while the proper-name entry may not spell out a full derivation. Bilal ibn Rabah is a major historical bearer of the name.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ب
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- bi-LAAL
- Other spellings
- Bilel
How to write and say Bilal
- In Arabic
- بلال
- In Latin letters
- Bilal
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Bilal?
- It has a moisture-related lexical association and a strong historical presence.
- Say Bilal with the family name, especially where the vowel in the second syllable may vary.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · بلال ↗Questions about Bilal
What does Bilal mean?
Moisture; that which moistens
How do you write Bilal in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are بلال in Arabic and Bilal in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Bilal?
Our recorded alternatives are Bilel. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Bilal pronounced?
Our approximate guide is bi-LAAL. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Does Bilal literally mean “water”?
Some explanations connect the word with moisture or quenching. The personal name does not have one fixed English translation in every source.